rtl.lu media bias and reliability
rtl.lu is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 223 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is rtl.lu biased?
rtl.lu is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is rtl.lu left or right?
rtl.lu is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is rtl.lu reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for rtl.lu. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What rtl.lu has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with rtl.lu’s own report linked underneath.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea. Lee also confirmed that South Korea will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
rtl.lu reported it asSeoul not deploying troops to Iran war: Trump 'clearly' wants dialogue with Pyongyang: South Korean President (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated exchange with Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty during a Kennedy Center board call. A federal judge blocked attempts to add Trump's name to the building, a decision the Justice Department has appealed.
rtl.lu reported it asThrough Air Force One windows: AFP photo shows Trump examining image of Kennedy Center apparent demolition (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. South Africa has rejected the US allegations, stating the measures are based on mischaracterised policies and fringe group information.
rtl.lu reported it asDeteriorating relationship: From land to race laws: what's driving the US-South Africa rift? (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
rtl.lu reported it asTrump Threatens EU: High Tariffs or Halt to Trade in Close Partnership with Canada (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
rtl.lu reported it asWorld's water cycle becoming more unpredictable, UN warns (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
An Argentine judge has ordered companies to cease oilfield development near the Falkland Islands, escalating a long-standing sovereignty dispute with the UK. The ruling mandates a halt to drilling pending an environmental review, while Argentina also prepares new legal complaints and tougher sanctions.
rtl.lu reported it asArgentine judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence poses significant risks that require global coordination and stronger oversight. This comes as public alarm about AI's potential dangers grows, while former US President Donald Trump maintains existing safeguards are sufficient.
rtl.lu reported it asCandidate for UN chief calls for AI regulation akin to nuclear weapons (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
A single-engine Cirrus SR22T plane crashed in the Swiss Alps, killing all three people on board. The incident occurred near Leukerbad in the canton of Valais. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and the identities of the victims are still being determined.
rtl.lu reported it asIn the Canton of Valais: Three Dead in Plane Crash in Switzerland (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
rtl.lu reported it asUS House faces test on sweeping Russia sanctions bill (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
Sweden has expelled an official from Iran's embassy in Stockholm and summoned the country's ambassador. The Swedish foreign ministry cited activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as the reason for the expulsion.
rtl.lu reported it as'Making use of criminal networks': Sweden expels Iran embassy employee over anti-Jewish threats (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for shooting down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib province. He also alleged Saudi Arabia conducted over 450 airstrikes this week and that other Saudi aircraft were forced to withdraw. Saudi authorities have not confirmed these claims.
rtl.lu reported it asFurther Escalation in the Middle East: Houthi Rebels Share Shooting Down of Saudi Fighter Jet (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to France to address the European Parliament, seeking to deepen ties with the European Union. The visit comes as Canada is engaged in a trade dispute with the United States, with Carney stating a desire for Canada to emerge stronger and more independent from the conflict.
rtl.lu reported it asFrom AI to energy supplies: EU chief hosts Canada's Carney in push to 'deepen' alliance (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
rtl.lu reported it asCourt orders N. Korea pay Seoul $32.5 mn for blowing up office (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
rtl.lu reported it asArtists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty in a US federal money laundering case. He is accused of bribing officials to win contracts for food imports during a period of hardship in Venezuela.
rtl.lu reported it asMaduro ally pleads guilty to US money laundering charges (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the performing arts venue due to financial problems and a disagreement about naming the building after President Donald Trump. A judge had previously blocked the venue from being renamed.
rtl.lu reported it asTrump says Kennedy Center to close after judge bars name change (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
rtl.lu reported it asAfter Defeat in Dispute over Mail-in Voting: Sharp Criticism of the Supreme Court From US President Trump (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 13. Those aged 13 to 15 would have restricted access, potentially via parent-supervised 'mini-accounts'. The legislation is to be known as the 'EU Kids Act'.
rtl.lu reported it asDraft law: EU to propose curbing social media, online games for under 15s (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
The Panama Canal Authority will reduce the number of daily ship transits beginning in September, citing low rainfall and the anticipated effects of a severe El Niño event. This decision reverses a previous commitment not to restrict passage.
rtl.lu reported it asWater Shortage Due to El Niño: Further Traffic Reduction Planned in the Panama Canal (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
rtl.lu reported it asUS military confirms Iran war has led to munitions shortfall (opens rtl.lu in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed rtl.lu. We asked on 4 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
- RTL Groupunknowndirect owner
- Bertelsmannunknownparent group
- Bertelsmann StiftungIndependentparent group
Where it publishes from
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 223
- Reports listed
- 232
- We could read
- 1
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
231 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 1 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. rtl.lu has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 223 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than rtl.lu’s on 4 of them. Overall it filed a median of 23 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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